When Madison Southern High School started an ag club at Foley Middle School during Terry Napier’s eighth-grade year, he knew that he’d be involved in FFA throughout his entire high school career.
He credits his introduction to agriculture class for helping to pave the way for his career. When he was determining what to do for his supervised agricultural experience, he realized he could use tasks that he was already familiar with and began assisting his dad with mowing, weed eating and trimming bushes. Soon the Berea, Ky., resident was expanding his job responsibilities.
During his junior year in high school, Napier was in charge of taking care of the equipment and making sure all equipment was maintained. In addition, he began to schedule appointments and bid on jobs. Soon he had doubled the business. Between his junior and senior year, his company was so busy that he was able to hire his first employee.
He is now in the process of incorporating his business into a limited liability company (LLC).
When he’s not busy with his business, he attends Eastern Kentucky University where he is working toward a bachelor’s in construction management.
Napier is the son of Kristy and Ray Napier. He is a member of the Madison Southern FFA Chapter, led by advisors Kevin Anderson and Brent Muncy.
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